Am I Suited For This Job?

Audiologists should be:

• patient
• sensitive and compassionate
• tactful
• detail-oriented
• able to work well with your hands

Speech Language Pathologists should be:

• patient
• compassionate

You should have:

• knowledge of other languages
• an interest in language and psychology

Most audiologists and speech-language pathologists work in clean, well-lit and well-equipped offices. The majority work in hospitals, schools or community clinics. Other working environments include rehabilitation centres, colleges and universities, health departments, government agencies and research laboratories, and some choose to be in private practice and work in their own offices.

Some audiologists and speech-language pathologists provide home health care which requires extensive daily travel, especially in small communities. Full-time professionals generally work a 36-hour week, which may include working evenings and weekends to meet clients’ needs.

Sources: WorkBC Career Profil,  Career Cruising